Law Enforcement
Attack witness said ‘police will kill him if he moves again’ — Khan inquest (LINK ONLY)
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Crime
WPS investigating hate crime complaint after pro-Palestinian rally, protest last month
(Winnipeg Sun) Winnipeg police are investigating a hate-crime complaint related to a pro-Palestinian rally and protest held last month across from the Manitoba Legislature. B’nai Brith Canada is seeking hate-crimes charges and a political response to protesters in Winnipeg playing an anti-Semitic […]
Law Enforcement
Hungary arrests ‘Islamist’ terror suspect targeting Euro 2020: media
(AFP) Hungarian counterterror police said Wednesday they had arrested an “Islamist” terror suspect who plotted to attack mass events, including the Euro 2020 football tournament venue in Budapest, local media reported. The 21-year-old male was “a completely average young Hungarian” who identified […]
Law Enforcement
Inquest jurors shown dramatic footage of terrorist Usman Khan’s final moments (LINK ONLY)
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Law Enforcement
Seattle man accused of trying to join ISIS, planning attack on Seattle Pride parade
(KOMO) A Seattle man was arrested at Sea-Tac International Airport as he was about to travel to join ISIS in order to engage in violent acts of terrorism in the Middle East or the U.S., federal officials said. The suspect, identified as […]
Crime
Cousin held of Pakistani woman missing after refusing to wed
(ANSA) A male cousin of an 18-year-old Pakistani woman who went missing from a town near Reggio Emilia after refusing an arranged marriage in Pakistan was arrested in France at the weekend. The man, who was reportedly gearing to flee to Spain […]
Crime
Italy: Girl feared dead after refusing arranged marriage
(AFP) Police in Italy are searching for the body of an 18-year-old girl suspected to have been killed by her Pakistani family after refusing an arranged Muslim marriage. The girl’s parents, an uncle and two cousins are under investigation for murder, lieutenant […]
Children & Teens
Chechen migrants arrested in France for allegedly plotting terror attack
(Breitbart) French police have arrested four people aged 16 to 18, at least three of whom are believed to be of Chechen heritage, on charges of plotting a terrorist attack. The arrests took place in Strasbourg and its suburb of Schiltigheim on Wednesday […]
Law Enforcement
France hails ‘gentle’ policewoman stabbed in attack
(AFP) Residents of a small French town laid cards and flowers Saturday at the spot where a “very kind” and “gentle” policewoman was seriously wounded in a knife attack the day before, the latest in a spate of attacks on officers. The […]
Interfaith
Dearborn police chief apologizes for liking Facebook post supporting Israel
(Detroit Free Press) After facing criticism from some in the Arab American community, Dearborn Police Chief Ronald Haddad has apologized for liking a Facebook post that showed support for Israel. In his apology, Haddad also called for a free Palestine. Earlier this […]
Law Enforcement
Senior counter-terror officer apologises to families of Usman Khan’s victims (LINK ONLY)
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Government & Politics
Fishmongers’ Hall terror inquests: ‘Failures’ by security services contributed to deaths, inquest finds (LINK ONLY)
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Law Enforcement
‘Known radical’ killed in shootout after knife attack on French police
(AFP) A “known radical” suspected of carrying out a knife attack in France died from injuries sustained in a shootout with police Friday, hours [after] badly wounding a female officer in another act of violence against police. The man, who was on […]
Law Enforcement
Not enough done to prevent Utrecht tram mass shooting: Inspectorate
(NL Times) The risk of the attack in [a] Utrecht tram in 2019 could have been reduced, the Justice and Security Inspectorate concluded following an investigation into what led up to the tragedy. 37-year-old Gökmen Tanis killed four people and injured dozens […]
Law Enforcement
Manchester Arena inquiry: Emergency joint response ‘went wrong’
(BBC) Policy and procedures may have got in the way of a joined-up emergency response to the Manchester Arena bombing, a former police chief said. Former Supt Craig Thompson took on the role of tactical firearms commander after the explosion. Operation Plato, […]
Crime
French officer beaten on Eid emerges from coma, calls on politicians to do more to stop violence against police
(Breitbart) A French police officer, who was brutally beaten by youths after they refused to leave an area because it was the Islamic holiday of Eid, has awoken from a coma and called on politicians to do more to stop the ongoing […]
Crime
NYPD searching for four suspects in beating of Jewish man in Times Square
(NY Post) The NYPD released photos of the four men wanted in connection with Thursday’s vicious beating of a Jewish man near Times Square. Joseph Borgen, 29, said he was at 49th Street and Broadway, walking to a pro-Israel rally when he […]
Crime
Anti-Semitic attacks are being reported in US cities as tensions flare over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict
(CNN) Several Jewish people have been attacked in cities across the United States this week. Authorities are investigating assaults in New York and Los Angeles as tensions flare over the Israeli-Palestinian conflict amid days of violence between Israel and Hamas militants in […]
Law Enforcement
Police wrongly thought probation knew Usman Khan could be planning terror attack (LINK ONLY)
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Health & Medicine
Manchester Arena inquiry: Officers sent to hospitals after bombing
(BBC) Armed officers were sent to hospitals in the wake of the Manchester bombing amid fears there could be attacks at the wards where the injured were being sent, an inquiry has heard. Supt Mark Dexter said his “spine went cold” when […]
Law Enforcement
Fishmongers’ Hall: Intelligence warned killer might attack on release — but it wasn’t widely circulated, inquest told Before Khan's release, a policeman's pocket book recorded he was a 'radicaliser of others' and in prison 'holds shariah court.'
(Sky News) Intelligence warned the Fishmongers’ Hall killer might launch an attack on his release from prison — but it was not shared with his probation officer, an inquest has heard. Usman Khan was handed an indeterminate sentence in 2012 for plotting […]
Crime
L.A. sushi restaurant attack is being investigated as an antisemitic hate crime
(LA Times) An attack on diners outside a sushi restaurant by people shouting slogans against Israel is being investigated by Los Angeles police as an antisemitic hate crime. The attack came as a deadly battle continued in the Gaza Strip, escalating tensions […]
Government & Politics
Germany carries out raids on Hezbollah-linked groups The three groups have been banned for allegedly collecting money for the families of Hezbollah fighters. The Lebanese militants have been active opponents of Israel.
(Deutsche Welle) Germany’s Interior Ministry has outlawed three organizations accused of collecting money for the militant Iran-backed movement Hezbollah in Lebanon. Bans against German Lebanese Family, People for Peace and Give Peace came into effect on Wednesday, but had already been pronounced […]
Law Enforcement
Manchester Arena inquiry: Police chief ‘not the right man for the job’
(BBC) The highest-ranking police officer in the emergency response to the Manchester Arena bombing has agreed a tactical commander was “not competent.” Deputy Chief Constable Debbie Ford told the Manchester Arena inquiry she had felt a “growing unease” Supt Arif Nawaz was […]
Government & Politics
Swiss anti-terror law sparks rights debate, and referendum
(AFP) From the UN to Amnesty, fears abound that a new Swiss anti-terror law, which grants sweeping new powers to police to prevent future attacks, threatens Switzerland’s heritage as a human rights leader. Shocked by the deadly terror attacks in neighbouring France […]
Law Enforcement
Fishmongers’ Hall attack inquests: Police should have raised concerns over terrorist’s trip to London target, officer admits (LINK ONLY)
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Law Enforcement
Manchester Arena inquiry: Police chief failed to share safety situation
(BBC) A police chief did not tell the fire service the Manchester Arena bomb scene was “safe enough” for emergency responders to be there, an inquiry has heard. Firefighters only arrived at the arena more than two hours after the explosion on […]
Crime
Four arrests following video of anti-Semitic abuse in north London (LINK ONLY)
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Holidays
France: Officers ordered to restrain policing during Ramadan as firemen fight blazes in ‘sensitive’ zone
(Breitbart) A mob of up to 40 young people attacked firefighters in a “sensitive” neighbourhood in Brest, France. While police were on the scene to continuously assess safety, officers were allegedly ordered to restrain policing due to Ramadan and the conflict between […]
Clerics & Preachers
When police knock on newcomer’s door, training and empathy are key, Muslim chaplain says Community must be involved in domestic cases especially, says Abid Sheikh
(CBC) It’s a situation that happens often. Neighbours hear sounds of fighting next door and call 911. Police arrive within minutes, knock on the door and ask questions. But when the officers are white, and the person who answers the door is […]
Law Enforcement
Manchester Arena inquiry: Police chief ‘persistently called’ for aid
(BBC) A police inspector has told an inquiry he thought the Manchester Arena bombing scene was safe to operate in as he “persistently called” for paramedics. Insp Mike Smith took on the role of Greater Manchester Police (GMP) bronze commander minutes after […]
Clerics & Preachers
Prison imam arrested on terror charges Moroccan called for destruction of Vatican, elimination of Jews
(ANSA) Italian police on Thursday arrested a prison imam at Alessandria for allegedly hailing jihad and calling for the destruction of the Vatican. The man, a Moroccan detainee, allegedly praised terrorist attacks like those on the offices of Paris satirical weekly Charlie […]
Law Enforcement
Fishmongers’ Hall attacker ‘was welcoming’ to police after jail release (LINK ONLY)
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Crime
Israeli flags burned outside 2 German synagogues, ‘Free Palestine’ spray-painted on another in Spain
(JTA) Israeli flags were burned in front of two synagogues in Germany and the words “Free Palestine” were spray-painted on another one in Spain. The incidents this week are among the first manifestations of antisemitism in Europe connected to the escalation of […]
Law Enforcement
Manchester Arena inquiry: PC’s anguish at being unable to help victims
(BBC) A firearms officer tasked with “eliminating” any further terrorist threat after the Manchester Arena blast said it was the “worst feeling” not being able to help casualties. PC Lee Moore and PC James Simkin were the first armed officers to arrive […]
Law Enforcement
Fishmongers’ Hall terrorist monitored by ‘inexperienced, untrained’ police officers whose previous subject planned an attack (LINK ONLY)
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Health & Medicine
Manchester Arena inquiry: PC wanted ‘all hands on deck’ at scene
(BBC) One of the first police officers to arrive at the scene of the Manchester Arena attack has told a public inquiry he was desperate to get emergency responders in to treat the injured. PC Edward Richardson said the incident should have […]
Government & Politics
France, Britain fearful of resurgent jihadist threat after lockdown
(VOA) Nearly 200 jihadists imprisoned in France are due to be released over the next two years and French security officials are pressing French lawmakers to approve fresh antiterrorist measures to impose enhanced restrictions on those freed and to give police new […]
Law Enforcement
Fishmongers’ Hall terror attacker claimed he wanted to help police before deadly rampage, inquests hear (LINK ONLY)
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Law Enforcement
Manchester Arena inquiry: Police radio operator ‘felt sick with stress’
(BBC) A radio operator felt “overwhelmed” and “sick” when he was given a key control room role after the Manchester Arena bombing for which he had no experience or training, an inquiry heard. David Myerscough, a civilian staff member at Greater Manchester […]
Law Enforcement
Accused Islamic State supporter arrives back in Australia, arrested at Melbourne Airport A man accused of being an Islamic State facilitator has been arrested at an Australia airport, years after he dropped off the radar.
(NCA NewsWire) Accused Islamic State facilitator Mohamed Zuhbi is back on Australian shores after being deported from Turkey. Zuhbi was wanted here and in the US for his alleged role with the terrorist group after leaving Australia eight years ago, bound for […]
Immigration
Slovenian border police get EU reinforcements ahead of possible migrant uptick
(Reuters) Police officers from three other European Union nations will help their colleagues in Slovenia to monitor its border with Croatia, amid concerns about a possible increase in illegal migrants as weather conditions improve. More than a million migrants and asylum seekers, […]
Law Enforcement
Manchester Arena inquiry: Police chief ‘would break policy again’
(BBC) A police chief who broke policy on the night of the Manchester Arena bombing “to save lives” said he would do it again if a similar attack happened. Ch Insp Dale Sexton declared Operation Plato, a pre-arranged terrorist plan, within minutes […]
Crime
Frontex board to discuss Turkish aggression at sea
(Kathimerini) The two incidents of aggressive behavior by Turkish vessels against Frontex boats in the eastern Aegean on April 26 and 27 will be discussed at Friday’s extraordinary meeting of the European border agency’s board of directors. As Kathimerini revealed this week, […]
Law Enforcement
Manchester Arena inquiry: Emergency response was ‘almost faultless’
(BBC) The emergency services’ response to the Manchester Arena attack was “commendable” and “almost faultless,” a police chief has said. Ch Insp Dale Sexton, from Greater Manchester Police (GMP), was the force duty officer in the control room. He told the inquiry […]
Law Enforcement
German man extradited from Senegal to face terrorism charges
(AP) A German man has been extradited from Senegal to face allegations of membership in an al-Qaida-linked extremist group, federal prosecutors said Thursday. Marius A., whose last name was not provided in line with German privacy laws, was arrested upon his arrival […]
Law Enforcement
Manchester Arena inquiry: Police chief ‘broke policy to save lives’
(BBC) A police chief told the public inquiry into the Manchester Arena attack he deliberately broke policy on the night of the 2017 bombing “to save lives.” Ch Insp Dale Sexton from Greater Manchester Police (GMP) was the force duty officer in […]
Crime
Police bust Naples fake migrant documents gang Afghans, Pakistanis and Italians 'made counterfeit stay permits'
(ANSA) Italian police on Wednesday busted an alleged gang made up of Afghans, Pakistanis and Italians that allegedly produced fake stay permits in Naples for migrants to remain legally in Italy and the Schengen border-free area. Police said they provided the counterfeit […]
Government & Politics
Germany outlaws Islamist organization Ansaar International Interior Minister Horst Seehofer has banned the Düsseldorf-based Islamist association on suspicion of financing terrorist groups abroad such as the Palestinian Hamas and al-Shabab in Somalia.
(Deutsche Welle) Interior Minister Horst Seehofer announced on Wednesday that Germany has banned the Islamist organization Ansaar International and several of its sub-organizations. “The network finances terrorism worldwide with donations,” Seehofer’s spokesman Steve Alter tweeted on Wednesday. Alter quoted Seehofer as saying: “If you want to […]
Government & Politics
Biden and Islamism: What’s past is prologue
During his April 28 speech to Congress, President Biden asserted that white supremacism is currently the most lethal terrorist threat to the country, implicitly downplaying the threat posed by Islamist terror. The Biden administration has yet to clarify its attitude toward Islamism, […]